Core i5-3570T vs Core i5-12400F

Core i5-3570T

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3570T

4 / 4

5,055

0.0%

19,532

+286.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-3570T is positioned at rank #661 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3570T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11961%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11302%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8206%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2472%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1958%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1713%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

981%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

968%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

882%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

882%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

872%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

848%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

836%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

833%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

825%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

100%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

100%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

100%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

99%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

99%

#666

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

99%

#667

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

99%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

99%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#673

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#674

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3570T (2012) relies on older node technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+42%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-3570T Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3570T and Core i5-12400F

Core i5-3570T

The Core i5-3570T is manufactured by Intel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,055 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3570T scores 5,055 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 117.8% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 657 vs 1,700, a 88.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	—	6 / 12
Boost Clock	—	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	—	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	—	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	5,055	19,532+286%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	657	1,700+159%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-3570T versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-3570T) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z75,Z77 (Core i5-3570T) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-12400F
Socket	—	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i5-3570T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2500), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3570T targets Legacy Low Power Desktop, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-3570T rivals A8-5600K; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-3570T	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 2500	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Legacy Low Power Desktop	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3570T launched at $194 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($20 vs $110), the Core i5-3570T is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3570T delivers 252.8 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-3570T the 34.9% better value option.